DermNet upgrade
We hope you like our faster and more stable platform. Please tell us if you experience any problems.
DermNet provides Google Translate, a free machine translation service. Note that this may not provide an exact translation in all languages
Home » Topics A–Z » Connective tissue diseases
Connective tissue diseases
Created 2003.
Introduction
Connective tissue diseases are caused by problems with collagen (a group of support structures) and can have a vascular component. They are thus also called collagen vascular diseases. Many connective tissue diseases share common signs and symptoms and can be hard to tell apart.
Topics on DermNet about connective tissue diseases
- Antisynthetase syndrome
- Dermatomyositis
- Discoid lupus erythematosus
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- Eosinophilic fasciitis
- Erythema multiforme
- Erythema nodosum
- Chilblain lupus erythematosus
- Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
- Mixed connective tissue disease
- Morphoea
- Raynaud disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Scleroderma (localised)
- Scleroderma
- Scleroedema
- Scleromyxoedema
- Sjögren syndrome
- Subacute lupus erythematosus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Systemic sclerosis
- Vasculitis
Tests for connective tissue diseases
See smartphone apps to check your skin.
[Sponsored content]
Related information
© 2019 DermNet New Zealand Trust.
DermNet NZ does not provide an online consultation service. If you have any concerns with your skin or its treatment, see a dermatologist for advice.